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By Xijon Kier Sistrunk

Our two passages "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" have two different claims and evidence to support their claims.

In "For the Birds," the author claims that bird watching is both enjoyable and easy to do. The author also informs their readers that when wanting to attract a specific species of bird where you live and the time of year matters. An example of this is in paragraph 4, "When you want to attract a particular bird species and keep it returning to your backyard, what you do will be determined by where you live and the time of the year". In addition, the author encourages feeding birds.

In contrast, the author of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" goes against the idea of feeding birds. The author claims that feeding birds does more bad than good to birds. In paragraph 1 the author provides an example, "Many birds suffer from diseases and poor nutrition because the food people provide is often inadequate". Throughout the passage, the author explains how feeding wild birds can cause them to become more aggressive, and die from a lack of migration.

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Michael Stephens

The authors of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" support their argument about humans feeding birds differently. In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" the author supports their argument about humans feeding birds by providing examples. An example of the author providing examples is when they state the fact that feeding wild birds constantly can make them dependent on these handouts. These handouts cause the birds to change their behaviour and cause them to lose their caution against dangers like humans.

In "For the Birds" the author supports their argument by providing instructions and different ways to attract birds. In the first paragraph, the author says, "You may want to enhance the habitat in your yard. You can do this by adding bird feeders, nest boxes, and birdbaths to your backyard." The shows different way to attract wild birds.

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Martin: The authors from "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" explain very differently about how humans feed birds. The author of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" talks about how people should stop feeding birds. They talk about how feeding birds is gonna change them a lot. On the other hand, the author of "For the Birds" talks about how feeding birds is great. Both authors talk about how humans feed birds, but very differently.

In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" the author talks about how you should stop feeding wild birds. They have multiple reasons why we should stop feeding the birds. For example, paragraph 1 says "At artificial feeding sites, many birds have been found to suffer from diseases and poor nutrition." They prove this point by saying "In natural settings, birds feed on a wide variety of food that nature provides for them and that satisfies all their nutrition requirements".

In "For the Birds" the author talks about how watching birds is great. They also have multiple reasons that prove their point. For example, paragraph 1 says " You may want to enhance the habitat in your yard to attract more birds." They say you can watch birds and feed them because they think it's a nice hobby.

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Damerius White.

The difference between the two passages "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" arguments can be debated as similar, but is more so different. In the passage "For the Birds" the main idea is determined as how you can attract birds and various points have been noticed where you figure this out. To break it down each paragraph has its main idea. For the first paragraph the mean idea is exactly where you can attract birds, with details to support it. "You attract birds by placing bird feeders, next boxes, and birdbaths in your backyard and by planting a variety of trees" can prove the first main idea. In the second paragraph the main idea is identified as birds are everywhere so you don't have to explore in a specific location to find a bird. As an example, "Just stand still, and you'll hear them-wild birds." proves that birds will be able to be found every place possible. For the next one, the main idea is bird watching has became popular today with, "Bird watching is one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the country. Each year millions of people discover for the first time the joys of bird watching" as a detail in that paragraph to support it. The final paragraph has an main idea stating how to attract specific species of birds. My detail I have discovered from the passage to support this is "When you want to attract a particular bird species and keep it returning to your backyard, what you do will be determined by where you live and the time of year." There is also some more information that can summarize how to attract species like purchasing certain food. All of these main ideas can be lead to that important main idea that on how you can attract birds.

Furthermore, the passage also contains one main idea per paragraph. First paragraph claims what type of foods are healthy and toxic for birds with information like "In natural settings, birds feed on a wide variety of foods that nature provides for them and that satisfies all their nutritional requirements. At artificial feeding sites, many birds have been found to suffer from diseases and poor nutrition" to ensure the main idea comes across. The next paragraph tells us where the birds eat and the difficulty of claim food. "Birds that have to look for food on their own can easily find it in places where they can eat in relative seclusion" can back up this point. For the third paragraph, the main idea is how aggressive birds are. The passage states that birds behaviors change when they are over fed from humans and are dangerous. Finally, the last paragraph claim what you should do when you encounter a bird, with the author stating, "In order to keep these creatures wild, people must stop feeding them." to support their information.

Overall, "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" have similar opinions but not quite the same. The main idea for "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" is to not feed wild birds and leave them be. For the other passage, the main ideas is how you can attract all types of birds. Please take all the previous information said into question when you see a bird.

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By Serenity Register

In, "Stop Feeding Wild Birds," the author takes a negative stance on the topic of feeding wild birds. In the first paragraph, the author states that the food fed to birds at artificial feeding stations is inadequate for birds, and supports this by saying that they lack the protein that birds need. Then, in the second paragraph, the author says that birds find their food in quiet and secluded areas. They then contrast this with the fact that feeding stations attract many birds, which leads birds to face competition. They also state that this makes birds lose their instinct to migrate. In the third paragraph, the author states that feeding wild birds can cause them to become dependent on humans, and lose their natural fear of humans. Finally, in the fourth paragraph, the author simply concludes that people should stop feeding wild birds so that they can preserve their natural instincts.

In, "For the Birds," the author takes a more positive stance on feeding wild birds. In the first paragraph, the author lists off ways to attract birds to your yard. Then, in the second passage, the author states that, "Regardless of where you live-whether in an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home in the city, suburbs, or countryside-wild birds are never far away." They then support this by stating the birds are "an integral part of the environment." In the third paragraph, the author talks about birdwatching. The author then says opinionated things like, "birds are captivating to watch." Finally, in the fourth paragraph, the author concludes the passage with ways to attract specific species of birds.

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khiloni cook

The authors of both "For the Birds" and "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" give valid reasons for both of their points they provide good evidence for the passage "For the Birds" they argue that "it allows for good nesting sites, winter shelters, and places to hide from natural predators" but the passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" says that " at artificial feeding sites, many birds have been found to suffer from diseases and poor nutrition" both vary valid reasoning

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Jocelyn Hernandez

How the authors in "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the birds" supported there argument was mostly there tone they had through out the passage and how they decided to provide there statement. For the author of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" its tone is more straight forward and serious. It focuses on giving the idea straight up with giving its information and tone. It provides a numerous amount of facts to back up there belief on the opinion on whenver not they should feed birds or not. The author of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" also provides information about the birds health and how it can affect them. While on the other hand the author of "For the Birds" the tone is more of soft and relaxing one and leans towards there opinion softly. How they decided to provide there opinion was what to feed the birds assuring there health. It also provided what to do if you wanted to attract birds to your backward, it also talks about how to make a bird house. Both passages both get there opinion out there, they both had very different opinions while still having there paragraphs organized.

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Lina Hong

The passage from the "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For The Birds" can show the difference between humans feeding the birds in each passage.

With how the author in "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" tells the reader that when people go to a feeding site and feeds the birds with bread, crackers, and popcorn it actually hurts the birds by how low in protein and can lead birds to suffer from diseases and poor nutrition.

In "For The Birds" the author is telling the reader that there are ways you can feed birds by making a platform feeder and by using a smaller amount of seeds or a type of seeds to attract a specific type of species and the amount of birds there will be and how if you don't fill the feeder the birds will be encouraged to search somewhere else than being dependent on humans.

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joanna

Explain the difference in how "stop feeding wild birds" and "for the birds" support their argument about humans feeding birds. what is the difference? I think that the difference is the perspective of each text, "for the bird" is for humans and what they want while "stop feeding wild birds" is about what the birds need, for example in "for the birds" the first paragraph it talks about improving your yard so that more birds will go to your yard, however in "stop feeding the birds" in the second paragraph it talks about birds lingering at the sites, waiting for handout instead of following the natural migrating paths, when birds change their migrating patterns or stop migrating, they may not survive. many people think that feeding the birds will help them with food, but birds can easily find food that they have always been eating, birds have also been found with diseases from bird feeders.

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Elzana T - The difference in how "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" support their argument about humans feeding birds is that in "Stop Feeding Wild Birds", it mainly talks about why feeding birds is a bad idea and how it can affect them, while in "For the Birds", it mainly talks about how bird watching is a fun activity, and what people can do to attract more birds to their yards.

In paragraph 1 of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds", it says, "At artificial feeding sites, though, many birds suffer from diseases and poor nutrition because the food people provide is often inadequate." The passage also says, in paragraph 3, "Feeding wild birds can cause them to become more dependent on human-provided food. This dependence can change their behavior, leading to increased aggression as they compete for handouts." This shows that the author believes people should stop feeding birds because there are many negative impacts.

In "For the Birds", it talks about how bird watching is fun. In paragraph 1, it says, "As you learn to enjoy the beauty of bird life around your home, you may wish to improve the habitat in your yard so that more birds will visit your property. You can attract birds by placing bird feeders, nest boxes, and birdbaths in your backyard and by planting a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers." It also states, in paragraph 4, "You can start simply with a piece of scrap wood elevated a few inches above the ground. Add a few holes for drainage, and you've built a platform feeder." This shows that the author believed that feeding birds is a fun activity.

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Lela: Both authors used different methods to support their argument about feeding birds. In the passage "For the Birds", the author feels we should feed birds and gives us advice on how to do it. On the contrary, the passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" suggests not to do it and reasons why. The passage "For The Birds" states things that can help us attract more birds by making statements such as "You can attract birds by placing bird feeders, nest boxes, and birdbaths in your yard and planting a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers." This shows that the author wants us to help birds instead of not caring for them. Meanwhile in "Stop Feeding Wild Birds", the author advises we do not interact with birds. The author instead gives us reasons why not to interact and feed them, such as telling us that they could become domesticated and us feeding them could mess with their migration. In conclusion, these authors both show two different opinions on interacting with birds.

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By: Mya M.

The passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" focuses on the potential harms of feeding birds, such as the spread of disease when large numbers congregate at feeders, the disruption of natural migration patterns due to readily available food, and the potential for birds to become too reliant on humans, losing their natural foraging skills. In the passage it states that "The foods many people choose to feed birds, such as bread, crackers, and popcorn, are low in protein." The passage also states that "People believe it helps the birds become healthier and and ensures the birds have food during the times of scarcity." It also argues against feeding wild birds by emphasizing the negative ecological impacts, citing how it can disrupt natural behaviors, spread disease, and create unhealthy dependence on human food sources. In contrast, "For the Birds" emphasizes the joy and educational value of observing birds up close through feeding, seeing it as a way to appreciate and connect with wildlife.

While "For the Birds" advocates for feeding birds, highlighting the positive connection it fosters between humans and nature, suggesting that responsible feeding practices can be beneficial to bird populations when done correctly.

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Hsa Hay Law Lah

In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds," the focus is on the potential negative impacts of feeding stations. It emphasizes that while many people believe they are helping wild birds, it can sometimes cause them to be malnourished by inadequate food. The passage points out that wild birds are naturally capable of finding a diverse range of food that meets their nutritional needs, and feeding sites may not provide the necessary variety or quality of food. This argument highlights the risks of dependency on human-provided food and the potential for health issues or behavioral changes in birds.

On the other hand, "For the Birds" takes a different approach, discussing the joy and connection people feel by feeding birds and observing them in their backyards. While it acknowledges the concerns raised in the other passage, it argues that responsible feeding practices, like providing appropriate types of food and ensuring shelter, which can benefit both birds and humans.

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By: Geovanni

The stories "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds" are very different. For example, "For the Birds" mainly discusses how birds are fascinating creatures and how you can see and feed them right in your backyard. The other story "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" is mostly about how feeding wild birds can harm them. For instance, the passage,e it talks about how feeding birds from the wild can harm them because it could change their migration pattern which could kill them during winter. In conclusion, these passages are very differently from this information.

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Mikayla- The Author of "Stop feeding the birds" explains that you should stop feeding the birds because the food they are giving the birds food with less protein without being aware of it. If humans would stop feeding them before the time they normally migrate the birds would have a better chance to finding natural foods that accommodate them more than bread, crackers, popcorn and so on. People believe feeding the birds help but they are unaware of the fact that these foods don't have enough protein to strengthen the birds. In the passage "For the Birds" it explains how to attract the birds so you can feed them. The passage also mentions that you can set up bird feeders to lure the birds and feed them. It also states that bird watching can be fun but it may not be for everybody. It gives tips and tricks and what to do if you want to attract a bird into your backyard. This is the difference between both passages one explains how to attract bird when the other explains what not to feed them and how negatively it can affect the birds.

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Dekayla Taylor

The two passages topic is on birds but they have different views about the topic of bird feeding. In the passage, "For the Birds" the author gives information on how to attract birds and encourages bird feeding.The author shows facts on what birds are attracted to how to attract them in the comfort of your own environment. The author claims that "The most accessible place to start is right in your own backyard. All it takes to attract birds is providing food, water, a safe place for nesting, and suitable vegetation." In other words, this sentence proves that my claim is correct.

In the passage, "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" the author encourages the reader to not feed the birds or disturb their habitat. For instance, the author states, "At artificial feeding sites, many birds have been found to suffer from diseases and poor nutrition." This sentence gives evidence on the causes of feeding birds. In the passage the author also states, "In order to keep these creatures wild, people must stop feeding them." These sentences explain clearly that people should stop feeding birds.

In conclusion, these two passages talk about birds but have two different claims.

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Camron Bonner

"Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For the Birds", may support their respective arguments, but not in the same way. "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" uses a straightforward tone on feeding birds, while "For the Birds" focuses more on how great it feels to feed wild birds and bird watching.

In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds", the author focuses more on the facts of how feeding wild birds will negatively affect behaviors that they are supposed to have.

an example of this is how feeding wild birds will disrupt their migration, which could reduce their chances of surviving the cold winters. Another example is how they will lose their fear of humans, and instead become more dependent on them causing aggression and competition with other birds.

In contrast, the passage "For the Birds", focuses more on the happiness of feeding birds and having birds come to you for food or observing different birds anywhere you want. "For the Birds" only comments on if something goes wrong like birds overflowing your garden. While these are problems with running a haven for birds, never once did it mention the negative outcome of giving birds free food instead of letting them hunt for it.

In conclusion, both passages have a wide difference in tone. when it comes to their passages. "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" uses a more formal and factual style to address the issue. While "For the Birds" doesn't do it like that and instead is more feeling based for how the passage is organized.

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Joseph M- In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds," they start off by stating that "Many people believe they are helping wild birds by feeding them, thinking that it makes the birds healthier, stronger, and ensures they have food during difficult times. However, this isn't always true." While "For the Birds" start off by stating "As you begin to appreciate the beauty of birdlife around your home, you may want to enhance the habitat to your yard to attract more birds." This passage then later starts to describe how birds are an integral part of the environment, and encourages us to attract more birds with a platform feeder. In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" it starts to explain in an informative tone that feeding these wild birds would result in a bunch of negatives, such as birds starting to rely on humans for food, birds may suffer from diseases due to the food being given by humans that are bad, and so on. This is the difference between both passages, one disagrees with feeding wild birds, and the other encourages feeding the birds.

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Stop Feeding The Birds takes a more direct approach. The author argues that feeding wild birds can have harmful consequences such as making birds dependent on humans for food and disrupting their natural behaviors. The main idea is concerned really pointing out the dangers of feeding birds in the long term, like spreading disease or attracting predators.

For The Birds presents a more positive view of feeding birds, focusing on the benefits it can have for both humans and birds. The passage highlights how feeding can provide birds with additional resources, especially in urban environments where food may be scarce. It also points out the joy and educational value people get from observing and caring for birds.

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Jimmy Moe:

The passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" provides more information and facts than "For the Birds." The passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" provides informational facts about how artificial feeding sites can harm birds, as they won't be able to migrate and get their needed nutrients. The passage "For the Birds" only provides tips and a thesis instead of facts that could strongly support its main idea. The author should use more informal facts that could give 100% certainty about what people should do for birds.

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By Atom Tran

The authors of "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" and "For The Birds" both offer valid points and evidence to reinforce their argument and clearly state ideas.

The passage "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" illustrates a picture of what could happen if we continue to feed wild birds. They give specific examples of potential consequences of feeding the birds and urge us to stop feeding the birds for these reasons, offering a convincing argument. For example, the author states that the birds could stop migrating because they depend too much on the food the humans provide, they could become more aggressive for handouts, and they could become less wild because they lose their natural fear of humans.

In contrast, the passage "For the birds" presents us with a myriad of benefits for feeding birds. They present various examples of how we can take care of birds and appreciate nature more, giving us an argument that comes from a good cause. For example, the author states that birdwatching is a very popular outdoor recreation activity and that adding bird feeders, nest boxes, and birdbaths could help enhance the habitat in our backyard and attract more birds. The author also states that it can be good to add a designated feeding site because it is far healthier for birds than simply scattering food on the ground.

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The authors for both "For the Birds" and "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" support their argument with reasonable evidence and by clearly stating their ideas. In "Stop Feeding Wild Birds" the author gives multiple examples of disadvantages of feeding birds. For instance, in the first paragraph the author states "Many people believe they are helping birds by feeding them...However, this is not true." then goes ahead to give the evidence "At artificial feeding sites. though, many birds suffer from diseases and poor nutrition because the food people provide is inadequate. In "For the Birds" the author leads us to believe that feeding birds is actually an an enjoyable past time when done correctly. In paragraph four, the first sentence states "If you wish to attract a specific species of bird and encourage them to return to your backyard regularly, the steps you take will depend on your location and time of year." After this sentence the author provides us with examples on how to achieve this. For instance, "During colder months, when snow and ice cover the ground, it may be tempting to scatter birdseed directly onto the ground. However, it is far healthier for birds if they are fed at a designated feeding station instead."